Book summary - Utopia, by Nick Bostrom (2022)

Nick Bostrom’s Deep Utopia explores the future of AI, existential risk, and the philosophical dilemmas of a world where intelligence surpasses human control - where humans may be left with nothing, or nothing meaningful, to do. The book raises profound questions about extreme risk scenarios — ranging from catastrophe to utopia. How will we manage uncertainty, resilience, and ethical responsibility in a world shaped, driven, and perhaps full managed by AI? Can humanity navigate this transition while maintaining control, ensuring AI serves rather than undermines us? ...

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Letter from Utopia, by Nick Bostrom (2008)

Letter from Utopia is a 2008 essay by Nick Bostrom that explores the concept of a utopian future where humans have achieved a state of perfect well-being and happiness. The essay is written as a letter from a future person living in this utopia, describing the wonders of their world and encouraging the reader to strive towards creating such a future. Further reading Letter from Utopia, Bostrom (2008)

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